US job openings remain at mostly healthy level in December
CaptionCloseWASHINGTON (AP) — The number of open jobs was mostly unchanged in December from the previous month, leaving openings at a healthy level.The Labor...
GM in the fast lane, easily tops expectations
CaptionCloseDETROIT (AP) — General Motors' net profit fell just under 3 percent last year but the company still made $9.4 billion on the back...
Exhibition charts 500 years of evolution of robots
CaptionCloseLONDON (AP) — Inspired by his belief that human beings are essentially terrified of robots, Ben Russell set about charting the evolution of automatons...
3 things to watch as Disney reports first-quarter earnings
Riding a high on Wall Street, Walt Disney Co. will report fiscal first-quarter earnings Tuesday.Over the last three months, shares of Disney have soared...
Ex-CEO denies Port of Seattle allegations about secret raise, gifts
SEATTLE -- The Port of Seattle's former chief executive said he wanted to "clear the record and his good name"...
Twitter says it’s clamping down on hate speech, abuse
NEW YORK -- Twitter has broadened its campaign against hate speech and abuse. The company said Tuesday that it...
Michael Kors shares slump on handbag sales hit
Michael Kors handbags got steep markdowns during the holidays — and now the company’s stock is taking a hit.The clothing-and-accessories empire — whose baby-faced...
Washington business group honors locals
John Monteverde, executive director of the Washington Business Improvement District, left, with award winners Mike Barone, plant manager for BASF,...
Rossi donates proceeds from event to two nonprofits
Rossi Chevrolet Buick GMC of Washington donated $34,000 in proceeds from its 7th annual Festival of Trees, to Abilities of...
Labor nominee Puzder admits to employing a housekeeper who was in the U.S. illegally
Andy Puzder, President Trump’s nominee for Labor secretary, admitted to employing a housekeeper who was an immigrant in the U.S. illegally, raising another potential...